Your stay — Temazcal Hostel
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The Property — Temazcal Hostel
Temazcal Hostel is a sociable, clean base in Miraflores, with a small courtyard, hammocks, and a free daily yoga class. The lobby feels relaxed and unpretentious—tiled floors, a notice board of walking tours, and a front desk that actually knows where to eat ceviche. It suits solo travellers and young couples who want a hostel’s social buzz but still expect private rooms. There’s a shared kitchen and a tiny bar that sells Pisco sours for a fiver.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the wealthiest city in Spanish South America. Its colonial centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, still holds baroque churches and elaborate wooden balconies. After the 1746 earthquake destroyed most of it, Lima rebuilt in a restrained neoclassical style. Today, its cultural identity fuses pre-Columbian, Spanish, African and Asian influences—seen in its food, from Nikkei to criollo. The city’s sprawl has swallowed up pre-Inca huacas (pyramids), which sit oddly between office blocks and malls.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January and February: warmest, clearest skies (highs around 27°C), perfect for the coast. March still good, but crowds thin after February’s peak.
Peak / festival surge
February is peak, driven by Carnival (movable, often mid-Feb) and summer beach season. Hotel prices in Miraflores can double; book 3 months ahead. Events include the Señor de los Milagros processions in October, but that’s a separate peak.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer discounts of 20-30% on accommodation. Weather is mild (22-24°C), fewer tourists, and clear mornings despite the coastal fog.
Weather & packing
Lima’s climate is weird: overcast and damp from May to October (the 'garúa' season), then sunny and humid from December to April. Pack layers—a fleece for winter mornings, and a light waterproof jacket for the drizzle. Always bring sunblock: the UV index is high even through the grey sky.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus express line (Line C) now links Miraflores to the airport via the Costa Verde, cutting transfer time to 40 minutes. Service started in March 2026.
- Museo Larco reopened its outdoor café and expanded pre-Columbian gold gallery after a 2025 renovation.
- Lima’s summer fog season (garúa) begins in June; expect overcast mornings and drizzle by late afternoon, though June 2026 forecasts suggest a slightly drier start.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Temazcal Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the side of the building facing the internal courtyard (away from Calle Alcanfores). These are quieter and more private. The first-floor rooms are the only sleeping rooms; any room on that level is fine, but the rear-facing ones suffer least street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly overlooking Calle Alcanfores – it's a busy street in Miraflores with traffic and pedestrian noise, especially during the day and early evening. If possible, ask for a room away from the stairwell landings, as the stairs are narrow and creaky.
Best views
The building is a converted townhouse on a residential street in Miraflores. Best view is probably a side-facing room overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring gardens; street-facing rooms look onto Calle Alcanfores and parked cars. No sea views.
Quietest floors
First floor (only sleeping floor). All rooms are on the first floor, accessed by stairs from the ground-floor common areas. There is no other floor with sleeping rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Alcanfores is a moderately busy street in Miraflores – daytime traffic, motorcycles, and pedestrians. The hostel's main entrance is on the ground floor, so there's going to be noise from guests arriving and the bell at reception. Weekend nights can be louder if nearby bars get busy. Also, no lift means you'll hear footsteps on the stairs.
Insider tips
1. If you have luggage, ask for a ground-floor dorm (only one adapted ground-floor dorm available – request in advance). Otherwise, be prepared to carry bags up narrow stairs. 2. For parking, Park in Parking Miraflores on Calle Bellavista 390 (50 PEN overnight 18:00-08:00) – it's about a 5-minute walk. No on-site parking, so don't rely on street parking, which is limited and sometimes insecure.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Temazcal Hostel
Free standard WiFi (download 10 Mbps, upload 3 Mbps) throughout; no login required – it’s an open network with captive portal. No paid upgrade available.
No lift; all rooms on first floor accessible by stairs. No stairs-only historic sections – it’s a converted three-storey townhouse with ground-floor common areas and sleeping rooms on first floor only.
No complimentary newsstand or physical papers; common area has a small library of travel guides and local brochures. Building is a converted 1920s republican-era townhouse with original wooden balcony on the facade.
Check-in 14:00–23:00 daily, early bag-drop from 08:00 free; check-out 11:00, late check-out to 14:00 costs 30 PEN (subject to availability)
Free for same-day after check-out; no long-term storage offered
Step-free access from pavement to ground floor (single step at main entrance, but ramp available on request); no lift to first-floor sleeping rooms. Wheelchair users limited to ground-floor common area and one adapted ground-floor dorm (request in advance). Stairs are narrow with handrails.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Miraflores at Calle Bellavista 390, 50 PEN overnight (18:00–08:00). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; incidental card hold of 50 PEN at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (149 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: SSM (Casa de la Diosa Madre) (565 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (582 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Piano (807 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ransa Comercial — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Ovalo Julio Ramón Ribeyro — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Amano Museo textil precolombino — 857 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro de Lucía — 968 m · ~12 min walk
Mesas Ajedrez — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Interbank — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Boticas Perú — 368 m · ~5 min walk
La Bodega del Chato — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Estación Angamos — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in banks or shopping centres – they give the best rates. Avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots like Miraflores, which charge poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, malls and restaurants; Amex and contactless less common. Cash needed for markets, small eateries and taxis.
Not expected but 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; round up taxi fares; hotel porters get 2-5 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a cafe chain or bodega – around 5-7 soles for a black or stout latte.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main and drink) at a local comedor – 12-18 soles.
A main course at a neighbourhood pollería – 15-25 soles for grilled chicken with fries and salad.
Anticuchos (beef heart skewers) and picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) are common from stalls and carts in parks and night markets.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
The Gamarra commercial district near La Victoria has wholesale prices; also check the Polvos Azules market for cheap clothing and accessories.
The Metropolitano bus rapid transit – 3.20 soles per ride; from the airport take an official taxi (around 50-70 soles) or the regular airport bus (Corredor Azul) to central Lima for about 10 soles.
Use the Metropolitano bus system instead of taxis for longer cross-city trips. Eat at menú del día places for lunch rather than dinner. Avoid buying bottled water from tourist shops – get it from any supermarket or bodega.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
LimaDial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, and 116 for fire brigade. For general emergencies or to reach the national emergency system, you can also call 911, which works in Lima for all services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Temazcal Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Interbank — 422 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Perú — 368 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)
💡 Only useful if you're already in central Lima. Buy a Tarjeta Metropolitano at the station. Avoid during rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) as it gets packed.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)
💡 Book online for a small discount. The bus has luggage space and WiFi. Get off at Larco Mar, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 App-based ride is safer than street cabs. Pickup is outside the arrivals exit. Cabify often has fixed prices; Uber may surge late at night.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Temazcal Hostel?
Request a room on the side of the building facing the internal courtyard (away from Calle Alcanfores). These are quieter and more private. The first-floor rooms are the only sleeping rooms; any room on that level is fine, but the rear-facing ones suffer least street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Temazcal Hostel?
Avoid any room directly overlooking Calle Alcanfores – it's a busy street in Miraflores with traffic and pedestrian noise, especially during the day and early evening. If possible, ask for a room away from the stairwell landings, as the stairs are narrow and creaky.
Is Temazcal Hostel noisy?
Calle Alcanfores is a moderately busy street in Miraflores – daytime traffic, motorcycles, and pedestrians. The hostel's main entrance is on the ground floor, so there's going to be noise from guests arriving and the bell at reception. Weekend nights can be louder if nearby bars get busy. Also, no lift means you'll hear footsteps on the stairs.
Which rooms have the best views at Temazcal Hostel?
The building is a converted townhouse on a residential street in Miraflores. Best view is probably a side-facing room overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring gardens; street-facing rooms look onto Calle Alcanfores and parked cars. No sea views.
What are insider tips for staying at Temazcal Hostel?
1. If you have luggage, ask for a ground-floor dorm (only one adapted ground-floor dorm available – request in advance). Otherwise, be prepared to carry bags up narrow stairs. 2. For parking, Park in Parking Miraflores on Calle Bellavista 390 (50 PEN overnight 18:00-08:00) – it's about a 5-minute walk. No on-site parking, so don't rely on street parking, which is limited and sometimes insecure.
What time is check-in at Temazcal Hostel?
Check-in at Temazcal Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Temazcal Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (download 10 Mbps, upload 3 Mbps) throughout; no login required – it’s an open network with captive portal. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Temazcal Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Temazcal Hostel?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main and drink) at a local comedor – 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Temazcal Hostel?
The Metropolitano bus rapid transit – 3.20 soles per ride; from the airport take an official taxi (around 50-70 soles) or the regular airport bus (Corredor Azul) to central Lima for about 10 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January and February: warmest, clearest skies (highs around 27°C), perfect for the coast. March still good, but crowds thin after February’s peak.
Top Attractions in Lima
💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.
💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.
💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.
💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.